All set for Seville Heritage Expo

The annual Seville Heritage Expo is set to once again captivate the minds of Jamaica's youth.

The event returns to the historic Seville Heritage Park in St Ann's Bay, St Ann, tomorrow.

With 120 schools islandwide gearing up for participation, the expo has become a significant platform for educating and entertaining students from across Jamaica, with the primary goal of fostering a deeper understanding of their history and culture.

The event, which is in its 25th year, will feature a wide range of activities, with cultural exhibitions being among the highlights.

Students will have the opportunity to explore African culture, tour the Seville Great House, and gain insights into the history of African and European influences through museum displays.

Cultural performances will also be a highlight, showcasing the vibrancy of Jamaican heritage with drumming from Children of the Drum, performances by the Charles Town Maroons, and depictions of the Taino's history.

The event will also feature a live cooking demonstration by Hassane Gordon, a Jamaica Cultural Development Commission culinary art multi-gold medallist, who will be providing students with a taste of local cuisine.

It is organised by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust in partnership with heritage event consultant for the expo, Joan Seagers.

She highlighted the expo's focus on aligning with the primary- and high-school history and social studies syllabuses.

"It is our hope that [as] the students enjoy the day's activities, they will learn something new about their history and understand a little better about the seven national heroes and their roles in the development of Jamaica as a country," Seagers said.